WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 29, 2021) –
The Federation of State Medical Boards’
Board of Directors released the following statement in response to a dramatic increase
in the dissemination of C-19 vaccine misinformation and disinformation by physicians and other
health care professionals on social media platforms, online and in the media:
“Physicians who generate and spread C-19 vaccine misinformation or disinformation are risking disciplinary action by state medical boards, including the suspension or revocation of their medical license.”
